iCompass Technologies, a leading provider of web-based agenda and records management solutions to local governments, recently joined ICMA’s Strategic Partners Program as a General Level Partner. Through this partnership, ICMA members will better understand the opportunities technology can offer managers who want to streamline costs, increase transparency, and make local government leaner and more efficient.

“We are fortunate to partner with innovative technology companies such as iCompass that assist local governments in better utilizing technology to enhance their public image, improve customer service, and become more transparent,” said ICMA Executive Director Robert J. O’Neill, Jr. "We applaud iCompass’ commitment to innovation, and we look forward to working closely with them in the future.”

"With more than 16 years’ experience working with local governments, iCompass is excited to formalize our relationship with ICMA as a Strategic Partner and to compliment the organiza-tion's extensive knowledge with proven expertise in agenda and records management,” said Paul Hetherington, iCompass Chief Revenue Officer. "We are keen to support the ICMA membership by driving innovation focused around small-to-mid-size municipalities and counties, guiding conversations around increasing efficiency, advancing data transparency, and increasing access to better government. We look forward to facilitating networking with our events at this year’s ICMA Annual Conference in Seattle and exploring community-enhancing opportunities with ICMA members throughout the year."

iCompass Technologies will exhibit at ICMA’s 101st Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington,  September 27-30, 2015, in Booth #100.

ICMA’s Strategic Partners Program was created in 1996 as an access point for private sector participation in ICMA programs and activities. ICMA Strategic Partners have opportunities to help professional local government managers by showcasing leading practice solutions and providing thought leadership.

About ICMA
ICMA, the International City/County Management Association advances professional local government management worldwide. Our mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and advancing professional management to create sustainable communities that improve lives worldwide. ICMA provides member support, publications, data and information, peer and results-oriented assistance, and training and professional development to nearly 10,000 city, town, and county experts and other individuals and organizations throughout the world. The management decisions made by ICMA's members affect millions of individuals living in thousands of communities, from small villages and towns to large metropolitan areas.

About iCompass
iCompass Technologies is a privately held firm with headquarters in Seattle and satellite offices throughout the United States and in British Columbia. Founded in 1999, the company is an industry leader in providing paperless meeting, records, and citizen engagement solutions for small and medium sized local governments. Built on the foundation of customer collaboration and industry leading 24/7/365 customer service, iCompass prides itself on constantly improving its solutions so that local governments can more efficiently move items through the entire meeting cycle.  Woven into this framework are automated tools that bring ‘Big City’ citizen engagement and accessibility to any sized municipal government.